COMMISSION FOR CONCILIATION, MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION (CCMA) - FULL-TIME COMMISSIONER: ENTRY LEVEL X11

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Key performance areas:
• Conduct Conciliation (includes mediation and facilitation), Arbitration, Con-Arb and In-limine hearings
• Complete Case Documentation and Processes
• Draft settlement agreements, arbitration awards and rulings
 
Key requirements:
• Unless a candidate can demonstrate relevant experience of not less than four (4) years in Industrial Relations, Labour Law or conducting conciliations, arbitration and facilitations; a relevant NQF level 6 tertiary qualification (preferably in Labour Law) is required.
• Supported by a relevant tertiary qualification at NQF 6 or above (preferably in Labour Law)
• Good knowledge of Labour Law
• Good knowledge of Conciliation, Arbitration and Mediation processes and principles
• Good Knowledge of the Labour Market
• A valid driver’s license
• Computer literacy
• Analysis, problem solving, judgment
• Decision Making
• Resilience
• Listening Skills
• Communication Skills
• Negotiating and Influencing
• Diversity Awareness
• Conflict management
• Diplomacy
• Interpersonal Relations
• Ethics
 
*Note: Vacancies for Full-time Commissioners exist in the following Regions
 
Mpumalanga x1 (Ref. FT-MP) & North West x 1 (Ref. FT-NW), Gqeberha x2 (Ref. FT-GQ), Limpopo x 1 (Ref. FT-LP), Western Cape x1 (Ref. FT-WC), Tshwane x 1 (Ref. FT-JHB), Johannesburg x 4 (Ref. FT-JHB)

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NOTE FOR ALL APPLICANTS:
In your application for appointment, kindly ensure that you disclose all relevant material information to assist the panel in considering your application. Please send 1(one) application form obtained from https://www.ccma.org.za/Portals/0/Documents/2022.23%20Commissioner%20Application%20Form%20Section%20A.doc
 
Detailed CV, certified copies of qualifications, driver’s license & ID document must be included. Failure to complete the form in full or not provide relevant information will automatically disqualify your application.
 
Applicants must clearly indicate the position/s being applied for in order of preference.
 
*NOTE: Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number for the position/s they are applying for in order of preference.
 
Email: Please use email address applicable to the position as shown below. The subject line must have the correct reference.
 
Email Address: 
RecruitmentJHB@ccma.org.za
Johannesburg x 4 (Ref. FT-JHB)
 
RecruitmentTSH@ccma.org.za
Tshwane x 1 (Ref. FT-JHB)
 
RecruitmentEC@ccma.org.za
Gqeberha x 2 (Ref. FT-GQ)
 
RecruitmentWC@ccma.org.za
Western Cape x 1 (Ref. FT-WC)
 
RecruitmentMP@ccma.org.za
Mpumalanga x 1 (Ref. FT-MP)
 
RecruitmentNW@ccma.org.za
North West x 1 (Ref. FT-NW)
 
RecruitmentPOL@ccma.org.za
Limpopo x 1 (Ref. FT-LP)
 
 
Strictly apply via email.
Non-adherence to the stated procedures in applying as well as incomplete application will result in the disqualification of the application.
 
CLOSING DATE: 17 March 2022
 
N.B Incomplete and late applications will automatically be disqualified.
 
EMPLOYMENT EQUITY underpins CCMA recruitment processes and all appointments are made at the sole discretion of the CCMA Governing Body. Women are encouraged to apply.
 
Advanced preparation on the following statutes is essential, as an initial screening assessment will be conducted: LRA, BCEA, and EEA.
 
Recruitment will be in phased approach. Shortlisted applicants will be expected to write first assessment at the Provinces where they applied. First assessments will be conducted in April 2022. 
Dates will be communicated to the shortlisted applicants.
 
 
A completed CCMA endorsed Labour Dispute Resolution Practice (LDRP) qualification from one of the following CCMA partner universities will be an advantage:
 
University: Nelson Mandela University, Port Elizabeth, previously NMMU
Course name / Title of qualification: Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law Practice (from 2014 only)
Certificate in Labour Dispute Resolution Practice (from 2014 only)
*Full exemption from attending the CCMA in-house
 
University: Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch and Midrand
Course name / Title of qualification: Candidate Commissioner Training Programme may apply to those who achieve a minimum overall mark of 60%. This applies to students who registered for the CLDRP from 2021 onwards.
 
University: University of the Free State, Bloemfontein
Course name / Title of qualification: Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (from 2014 only)

University: University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
Course name / Title of qualification: Post Graduate Diploma in Industrial Relations (from 2015 only)

University: University of the North-West
Course name / Title of qualification: Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (from 2019 only)
 
University: University of the Western Cape, Cape Town
Course name / Title of qualification: Post Graduate Diploma in Labour Law (from 2014 only)

• Labour Dispute Resolution Practice Postgraduate Certificate Course (from 2014 only) which, as of 2021, is registered as the Post Graduate Certificate Course in Labour Dispute Resolution Practice Law.

 
University: University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg (as of 2021, WITS offers two LDRP courses, one at Post Graduate level and one as a Certificate programme)
Course name / Title of qualification: *Full exemption from attending the CCMA in-house Candidate Commissioner Training Programme may apply to those who achieve a minimum overall mark of 60% or above. This applies to students who registered for the Post Graduate Certificate Course in Labour Dispute Resolution Practice Law from 2021 onwards.

• Post Graduate Diploma in the Field of Labour Dispute Resolution Practice Law.

 
The CCMA is committed to providing equal opportunities and practicing affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representivity (race, gender and disability)
 
Please note that communication will only be limited to the shortlisted candidates and should you not hear from us within 2 months from the closing date consider your application unsuccessful.